Namok

Block / Subdivision Gangtok
District East District
State Sikkim

About Namok

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Namok village is 261312. Namok village is located in Gangtok subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 22km away from Gangtok, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Namok village. As per 2009 stats, Bhusuk Naitam is the gram panchayat of Namok village.

The total geographical area of village is 46.91 hectares. Namok has a total population of 442 peoples, out of which male population is 236 while female population is 206. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 872 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of namok village is 70.59% out of which 72.88% males and 67.96% females are literate. There are about 105 houses in namok village. Pincode of namok village locality is 737101.

When it comes to administration, Namok village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Namok village comes under Shyari Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Gangtok is nearest town to namok village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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Population of Namok

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 442 236 206
Literate Population 312 172 140
Illiterate Population 130 64 66

Connectivity of Namok

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Namok

Frequently Asked Questions about Namok

Where is Namok located?

Namok village is situated in Gangtok Subdivision, within the East District district of Sikkim, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Namok?

The Gram Panchayat of Namok is Bhusuk Naitam (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Namok?

The pincode of Namok is 737101, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Namok as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Namok is 442, with 236 males and 206 females.

How many households are there in Namok as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Namok village has a total of 105 households.

What is the literacy rate in Namok as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Namok is 70.59%. The male literacy rate is 72.88%, while the female literacy rate is 67.96%.